In 2025, Humboldt Park School celebrated the major construction of their Green & Healthy Schoolyard—in this space previously dominated by impervious asphalt. Through a three-year, multi-phase process, students, community members, partners, and other stakeholders worked together to design this project and raise funds to make their shared vision real. This intentionally holistic approach resulted in green infrastructure for stormwater management, outdoor education spaces, enhanced recreation amenities, and a revitalized schoolyard that fosters curricular connections, play, and a deeper connection with nature.

Humboldt Park School’s greener, healthier schoolyard manages approximately 182,275 gallons of stormwater per rain event.

SCHOOLYARD RENDERINGS produced by UWM’s Community Design Solutions

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The Plan

Review the school’s conceptual plan and summary brochure in greater detail, including designs, cost estimates, curricular connections, and maintenance considerations.

Green Team Documents & Resources

CONCEPTUAL PLAN DRAWINGS
Meeting Minutes
Project Folder

Vision in a Nutshell

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Humboldt Park School
3230 S Adams Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207

CONTACT INFORMATION

Erik Conner
Principal
Humboldt Park School
connerer@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Ellie Salzwedel
1st Grade Teacher
Humboldt Park School
salzweem@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Lisa Neeb
Green & Healthy Schools Program Manager
Reflo - Sustainable Water Solutions
lisa.neeb@RefloH2o.com

Humboldt Park is a school filled with diverse learners who deserve an amazing place to play. This playground will offer our student body a space for constructive play that they can explore and connect with nature, gain social and emotional skills, and have fun.
- Ellie Salzwedel - First Grade Teacher & Green Team Lead